CHAPTER 44
HIDING THE TRUTH
Blanca rose from the bed and paced the floor, shaking her head. She had witnessed a death at ten years old. That explained why she was anxious and panicky with certain types of people—and in this room. Even Jorge’s physical abuse explained why she didn’t trust romantic or s****l partners. “She died?”
Jose’s eyes fixed back on her. “Yes. It was an accident. I never meant for her to die. I tried to get rid of her, but she wouldn’t leave. It was self-defence after her violence towards me.”
The silence was unnerving. “What happened next?”
Jose shifted in his chair, peering into his lap. “My dad and your parents heard the noise and rushed into my room. Your dad wanted to call the police, but my dad stopped him. He threatened to destroy his career if he contacted
